A Patient Who Has Experienced Preterm Births with Her Previous

question 7

Multiple Choice

A patient who has experienced preterm births with her previous two pregnancies will begin receiving hydroxyprogesterone caproate [Makena] to prevent preterm delivery with her current pregnancy. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching about this drug?

• A) "I should report any calf pain immediately."
• B) "I will eventually learn to administer the injections of this drug myself."
• C) "This drug may cause fluid retention and glucose intolerance."
• D) "This medication must be given once a week until 37 weeks' gestation."

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